The U. S. relationship with Saudi Arabia has seen a major shift in recent years. Once criticized for its actions in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is now a key partner. This change is clear in the growing business ties between the two
Crypto investors have not been great at paying taxes on time. A 2023 IRS review showed that only about 25% of crypto investors are likely to pay their taxes on time. But things are about to change in 2025. Starting in 2025, investors with accounts on centralized crypto exchanges will have their tra
Fiserv, a big name in financial tech, just wrapped up a legal matter with the U. S. government. This case was about some old practices in their output solutions business. The government said Fiserv didn't follow U. S. Postal Service rules about updating addresses. Fiserv said they worked closely wit
In a surprising turn of events, Vice President JD Vance recently sang the praises of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his bold approach to health care. This wasn't just any old chat; it was a cozy fireside conversation at the "Make America Healthy Again" summit in Washington. Vance commend
The U. S. has decided to cut tariffs on certain products from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador. This move is part of broader trade agreements aimed at making goods like coffee and bananas more affordable for American consumers. Officials hope these changes will lead to lower prices at
After the death of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative commentator, social media was flooded with claims that political party membership could predict violent crime rates. One post, shared by Tim Pool, a conservative podcaster, showed a chart comparing violent crime rates in 2023 based on the po
Japan has a new player in the game of electric motor efficiency. A company has just opened a lab in Ise, Japan. This lab is all about testing electric motors. These motors are used in all sorts of things. Think appliances, robots, and even industrial machines. The lab is accredited, which means it'
The crypto world is buzzing with the return of token sales in the US, seven years after the initial coin offering (ICO) boom was shut down. Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, has launched a new platform that allows everyday investors to participate in token sales again. This platform is similar to p
Veterans bring a lot to the table. They have skills and work ethic that many employers want. But, they often struggle to find jobs that match their abilities. The unemployment rate for veterans is low, but many are underemployed or facing financial stress. This is a problem that needs attention. On
Brazil's central bank has rolled out new regulations that bring crypto companies under stricter oversight. These rules, which will come into effect in 2026, classify certain crypto transactions as foreign exchange operations. This means that stablecoin transactions and transfers involving self-custo
